Mike Martz

So when folks wonder why the spread against Philadelphia is between 4 and 5 points, they should consider that the total difference in scoring in those seven games is 12 points: Patriots 169, opponents 157.

"If you look at a Patriots Super Bowl , a lot of people feel that the Patriots are going to be dominant and they should just wipe the floor with whoever they play," says Jay Kornegay of the Westgate Las Vegas sports book.

"The reality is all their Super Bowl wins have been in very close games. Last year's six-point victory was their...

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